AMERICAN HISTORY Name: ___________________________________________

Andrew Jackson and the Growth of American Democracy Date: ____________________________ Hour: _________
TCI Chapter 14 Lecture and Reading Notes

Chapter 14.1, 14.2, 14.3: Andrew Jackson and his Presidential Campaign

These questions will be answered during the lecture, so follow along!

1. Who was Andrew Jackson? What did he do before he ran for president?

2. Why was he viewed as an outsider in Washington? What was his personality like?

3. Who had the right to vote in 1824?

4. Who won the election of 1824? Why did Jackson call it a corrupt bargain? (14.3)

5. In your own words, explain the concept of the common man:

6. What happened between 1824 and 1828 that tripled the amount of people able to vote?

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7. Who did Andrew Jackson appeal to in his presidential campaign?

8. Who won the election of 1828?

9. As you watch the video, write down as many similarities between Bernie, Trump, and Jackson as you can!

10. Define anti-establishment and populism (from the slide):

11. Explain the differences between democracy and autocracy.

12. What is the concept of Jacksonian Democracy? (end of 14.3)

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Chapter 14.4: Jacksons Approach to Governing

Answer the following questions in complete sentences.

1. In your own words, explain why Andrew Jacksons kitchen cabinet was different than a normal
presidential cabinet.

2. Why did the wealthy and well-born dislike the kitchen cabinet?

3. Why did Jackson disagree with the concept of lifelong terms for civil servants?

4. In your own words, describe the spoils system.

Mark where you think Andrew Jackson is on the spectrum at this time during the chapter, and then
explain why you put him where you did.

Autocratic ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Democratic

Reason:

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Chapter 14.5: The Nullification Crisis

The Ws of the Crisis Northern Reactions Southern Reactions

Who was involved? What was the primary economy of What was the primary economy of
the North? the South?

What was it about? Did the North favor or oppose the Did the Southern farmers and
tariff laws? states-rights supporters favor or
oppose the tariff laws?

When did it occur? Why? Why? (for each)

What was Jacksons response to South Carolinas threat of secession?

Why do you think he responded this way?

What were the long-term consequences of the Nullification crisis?

Mark where you think Andrew Jackson is on the spectrum at this time during the chapter, and then explain why
you put him where you did:

Autocratic -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Democratic

Reason:

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Chapter 14.6: Jackson Battles the Bank of the United States

The Ws of the Bank Battle Well-born Reactions Low-born Reactions

Who was involved? Did rich bankers and business Did poor farmers benefit from the
people benefit from the Bank of the Bank of the United States? Explain.
United States? Explain.

What was it about?

How did poor farmers want Jackson

How did rich bankers and business to respond to the bill?
people want Jackson to respond to
When did it occur? the bill?

What was Jacksons response to Bank recharter bill?

Why do you think he responded this way?

Mark where you think Andrew Jackson is on the spectrum at this time during the chapter, and then explain why
you put him where you did:

Autocratic -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Democratic

Reason:

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Chapter 14.7: Jacksons Indian Policy

Answer the following questions in complete sentences.

1. By the 1800s, why were there so few Native Americans left in the East?

2. What were the Five Civilized Tribes?

3. Why did many southern whites support the removal of Native Americans from their lands?

4. In your own words, describe the tension between Andrew Jackson and the Supreme Court in regards to the
Indian Removal Act. (hint: what did they disagree on?)

5. What was the Trail of Tears?

6. Why did Jackson think he solved the Native American problem?

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Chapter 14.7: Jacksons Indian Policy (cont.)

AFTER we complete the context cards, mark where you think Andrew Jackson is on the spectrum after the Indian
Removal Act and Trail of Tears. Then, explain why you put him where you did:

Autocratic -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Democratic

Reason:

How has where you put him on the spectrum shifted throughout the chapter?

Using what youve learned during this chapter, answer the central question:
How well did President Andrew Jackson promote democracy?